Mario Kart World Grand Prix & Knockout Tour Differences Explained

The upcomingMario Kart Worldwill introduce many new ways to play. Now officially announced asa launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2,Mario Kart Worldis expected to arrive this summer. With an interconnected world andone of the biggestMario Kartrosters ever, it’s a hotly anticipated release, and the perfect fit for the Switch 2’s first ever game. In addition to all the usual suspects,Mario Kart Worldwill introduce at least one new game mode- Knockout Tour - along with changes to several of the core game modes you know and love....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Danielle Fernandez

Mortal Kombat’s klassic games return in the Legacy Kollection

Mortal Kombat 1 News The Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection launches later this year, and it has (almost) everything you could want. Following the proverbialdemise of Mortal Kombat 1,fans of the franchise weren’t sure what to expect. However, State of Play 2025 revealed the next step for the 30-year franchise. Developer Digital Eclipse announced the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, featuring nearly every classic game imaginable. While it wasn’t the next installment to the series, the news delighted the loud majority, who can’t wait to play games like Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 online....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Christopher Padilla

New Alan Wake teaser trailer is a tease

Alan Wake ReturnsGet More: Alan Wake Returns Remember theAlan Waketeasersthathave been surfacing? Well now there’s a trailer to go with them. The full trailer will be premiered during the 2011 VGAs, but Spike has posted a seven second teaser of the upcoming trailer. There isn’t much new here, but its still something to get your curiosity started. More creepy adventures, and this time they might take place at Night Springs? Yes please....

May 31, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Glenn Wong

Overwatch releases new Twitch Drops during Champions Series: Here’s everything you need to know

Overwatch 2 News Ready for some Twitch Drops? Overwatch 2 just announced a few that fans are extremely excited about. Everyone loves a few free cosmetics and items in their favorite video game, especially when it’s through Twitch Drops. Overwatch, the popular shooter game, has two new Twitch Drops that are available during the Champions Series. Here is everything you need to know. Overwatch Champions Series Twitch Drops: What they are and how to get them Ready for some new Twitch Drops?...

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Cheryl Smith

Pokemon Shuffle Mobile squeezes more out of players

A mathematical analysis When I started playingPokémon Shuffle Mobileearlier this week, I noticed a weird discrepancy between it and the 3DS version. When the option to use a Great Ball came up, it was asking for 3500 coins, up 40% from 2500 on 3DS. Considering the utility of Great Balls (they double capture percentage and have a small chance of increasing it even further), this was pretty off-putting. Looking further into the matter, it seemed like maybe it wasn’t as bad as it sounded....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Raymond Zavala

Something Dishonored might be getting announced tomorrow

Bethesda’s hot mic mistakes Bethesda’s E3 press conference isn’t till tomorrow, but that didn’t stop it fromaccidentlystreaming some rehearsal audio onits Twitch channel today. The above audio was captured from said stream. It is to be noted that the first video to be uploaded to YouTube of this leak was struck down with a copyright claim fromZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda. The people heard talking in the audio above are Harvey Smith, co-director ofDishonored, and Raph Colantonio, president of Arkane....

May 31, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Susan Long

Sonic Mania intro running on stock Sega Genesis hardware

Welcome to the next level Sick as a dog today but I had to take a moment to post this. My buddy Ken Horowitz, author ofPlaying at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Gamesand owner of Sega fansiteSega-16posted a video featuring a ROM made for Sega Genesis featuring theSonic Maniaintro animation in .bin format able to run natively on Sega Genesis hardware via flash cart. Currently there is no sound, but it shows off whatSonic Maniacould have looked like if it were released on Sega CD back in the day – which would have been an appropriate platform for the game....

May 31, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Cesar Short

There are a ton of modes on the horizon for Magic: Arena, as well as that mobile port

Jumpstart is next While the status of the mobile port is still very much a mystery, theMagic: Arenateam reminded us this week that it’s still being worked on, and will likely arrive before the end of 2020. In the meantime, there’s a lot planned forArenathat’s definitely on the books. The Jumpstart gametype is live today, which is basically a beginner form of limited play that allows players to choose deck “themes” (like minions, devils, flying birds and so on) and mash them together....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Tina Garcia

There’s something rotten in the state of StarForge

I’m gonna start a reality TV show based on crowdfunded games — I think I’ll do a Kickstarter FormerStarForgeforums community managerJunohas come out with some scathing accusations against CodeHatch, developers of the Steam Early Access and successfully funded Indiegogo projectStarForge. According to Juno, not only were the developers unwilling to interact with the community that funded the game, they also ended up releasing the game on Steam Early Access without even telling the community....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Lacey Martin

Top 10 moments in Resident Evil 4, ranked

Stellar moments from a stellar sequel ThoughResident Evil 4might not prove the series’ peak in terms of straight-up horror, it’s tough to argue its best-in-series status. Ranking the best moments from a game that’s a collection ofgreatmoments is no easy task, butRE4deserves it and more, so we’re even going one step further. We’re ranking the best moments in the game in a way that’s not overtly predictable. 10. Literally losing your head One of the first things players realize upon playingResident Evil 4is that Leon S....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Sarah Richard

We put Nintendo Switch Online on the chopping block in a bonus episode of Destructoid Impulse

Microsoft’s decision in adding a subscription fee to a service most people already pay for has finally come full circle in the realm of industry-changing consequences. Sony soon followed suit and now, more than a year into the Switch’s lifespan, Nintendo is jumping on the gravy train with the Nintendo Switch Online service. Bizarrely enough, it’s just coming off like an unnecessary paywall tied to an NES library subscription service....

May 31, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Mr. Kyle Howell

What is a Poro in League of Legends?

League of Legends Guides If you’ve been wondering who that little ball of fluff is that features in the merch and fanart for League of Legends, we’ve got you: It’s a Poro! In League of Legends, there is a familiar little ball off floof and fluff that hops across the Howling Abyss called a Poro. But if you’re unsure what this creature is, don’t worry - We’re here to divulge all that’s known about the Poro species and just how Poros have become the face of League of Legends merchandise and art....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Bryan Novak MD

What is Delta Force: Hawk Ops?

Delta Force News Delta Force: Hawk Ops is a large scale free-to-play FPS developed by the makers of some of your favorite mobile titles. If you’ve seen it appear on the top-viewed games on Twitch, or even one of your favorites has been playing, you’re probably curious. The game, Delta Force: Hawk Ops, is a mix of story, war, and extraction. Honestly, think of it as Squad, Escape from Tarkov, and Call of Duty’s Ground War mode all mashed together into an epic experience....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Brett Duncan